# Event Details - **Event Name**: Apprenticeships for Business: Opportunities, Barriers & Impact - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: A business roundtable exploring how apprenticeships work in practice, the barriers to getting started, and the impact for local organisationAbout this EventTo mark National Apprenticeship Week (9–13 February), Mediacity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub is bringing together businesses, funders and training providers to explore how apprenticeships can work in practice for organisations across Salford and Greater Manchester.With the UK Government committing to expand apprenticeship access and support for employers, more funding and routes are becoming available, but many businesses still face real barriers:How do you find the right candidate?Which providers should you trust?What roles actually work well as apprenticeships?And how do you make the case internally?This session is designed for:✔ Businesses already using apprenticeships✔ Businesses considering them for the first time✔ Businesses that tried before, and hit obstaclesWe’ll unpack what’s working, what’s not, and how organisations can confidently adopt apprenticeships in ways that benefit both their teams and young people entering the workforce.What You’ll Learn & DoThis is a working lunch built around practical insights and honest discussion.You will hear directly from:• Training providers• Local authority funders• Universities and colleges• Small businesses with real apprenticeship experienceThrough short lightning talks, you’ll learn:• What apprenticeship funding is actually available?• Which roles and routes work best for SMEs?• How providers support employers.• What mistakes to avoid.Then take part in roundtable discussions to explore:Share your successes - what has succeeded?Which roles/courses and training providers have worked well?What are your barriers to taking on apprentices?How have you made the case internally – what has worked, or not?What are the challenges to finding the right candidates?What can business leaders, training providers, the Council, GMCA, or others do to increase the opportunities for young people?Why This MattersNationally, the government is expanding access to apprenticeships and reforming skills pathways, but uptake among micro and small businesses remains uneven.Research shows that many SMEs want to hire apprentices but are held back by:• Complexity• Uncertainty• Time pressures• Lack of guidanceThis event is about closing that gap by putting employers, funders and educators in the same room and working through it together.Register NowIf you’re interested in developing future talent, strengthening your workforce, or supporting young people into skilled work, this session is for you.Register now to secure your placeAgenda?: 12:00 PM - 12:10 PMArrival ?: 12:10 PM - 12:15 PMWelcome address?: 12:15 PM - 01:00 PM Lightning talks from speakers?: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PMQ&A panel?: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PMLunch?: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PMRoundtable discussions - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salford/apprenticeships-for-business-opportunities-barriers-and-impact/100001981999315306 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Salford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: HOST Salford - **lat**: 53.4725765 - **long**: -2.3002829 - **full address**: HOST Salford, MediaCity UK, Salford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Apprenticeships for Business: Opportunities, Barriers & Impact - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0d5ad13a8362a5bab25ea77548e01e8eeab78ab0f48b1ca33c64cef41f4aebf2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc142e3d-gmir.jpg?v=1769801621 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Apprenticeships for Business: Opportunities, Barriers & Impact being held? - **A:** Apprenticeships for Business: Opportunities, Barriers & Impact takes place on Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Wed, 11 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm at HOST Salford, MediaCity UK, Salford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Apprenticeships for Business: Opportunities, Barriers & Impact? - **A:** Apprenticeships for Business: Opportunities, Barriers & Impact is organized by MediaCity Immersive Technologies Innovation Hub. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Apprenticeships for Business: Opportunities, Barriers & Impact is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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